As Christians, we are to emulate Jesus’ submission to the Father and spirit of servanthood. We may never be applauded for our work here on earth, but our reward is in heaven.
From Matthew 20:26-28: “It will not be so among you, but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many.”
Facing
Darkness alone
Another door opens
Patience discovers mercy’s reward
Opportunity
Tasting
God’s Word
Holy Spirit guides
Always toward Savior’s light
Redemption
Witnessing
Sinful nature
Separated from Father
Christ resurrects salvation’s bridge
Love
From Matthew 8:24-25: “A windstorm suddenly arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves, but He was asleep. And they went and woke Him up, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We are perishing!'”
Swamped by storm’s endless waves
Darkness covers waters
Perishing, “Lord, save us”
Every son and daughter
Deceived by enemy
Lord brings light upon scene
Watching evilness flee
Savior transforms faith’s genes
Filled with courageous strength
Darkness gives in to light
Witnessing, “Lord with us”
Mercy boards rescue’s flight
Glorified God in Christ
Lord teaches how to love
Rising beyond death’s tomb
Infinite grace above
Urged to always stand firm
Darkness shrinking away
Hearing Lord, “Do not fear”
Righteousness paves His way
From Isaiah 41:13: “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.'”
True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.
Grant me courage to serve others; for in service there is true life.
Cesar Chavez (1927-1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. He crusaded for nonviolent social change.
God knows, right down to the final nub, exactly where you are in life. He sees. He cares. He is aware. And best of all, He is touched by it.
From Exodus 3:7: “Then the Lord said, ‘I have observed the misery of My people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings.'”
A bird doesn’t sing because he has an answer–he sings because he has a song.
Color is something we see with our eyes, but love is something we see with our heart.
Joan Walsh Anglund (1926-2021) was an American poet as well as a writer and illustrator of children’s books.
I am grateful for being alive today. It is my joy and pleasure to live another wonderful day.
Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives.
Louise Hay (1926-2017) was an American author and motivational speaker.
College basketball star and high school majorette
Growing up under Montana’s brilliant Big Sky
Destined to raise this band of brothers as their sons
Rearing five boys, better than any Fourth of July
Household of boys born over a span of twelve years
Perhaps their father dreams of a basketball team
While their mother nurtures with love and care
Quintet of brothers’ thoughts filling with biggest dreams
Brothers grow up, facing life’s many challenges
Inspired by a father with amazing courage
Battling back from near-fatal car crash in his youth
His steadfast work ethic always encourages
These driven brothers discover their niche at school
Excelling with their academics in the classroom
Competition fuels a welcome outlet through sports
Lives mature too quickly, future destinies zoom
This family story would never be complete
The boys’ mother remembers God’s lovely bouquet
These five brothers always cherish their one sister
Believe it or not, she’s born on Valentine’s Day
This poem gives you a quick glimpse into my childhood family. Growing up under Montana’s Big Sky was a blessing for my brothers and sister. The memories will last a lifetime.
Originally published July, 2020.
There is an enduring tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart.
There is an emanation from the heart in genuine hospitality which cannot be described, but is immediately felt and puts the stranger at once at his ease.
American Washington Irving (1783-1859) ranks as one of his country’s most renowned authors. His amazing short stories of “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleeping Hollow” remain all-time classics. Ironically, his final resting place is at the Sleeping Hollow Cemetery in New York state.
There is always a gift in any challenge.
The only true thing that brings out the best in anyone is love.
Bronnie Ware (born 1957) is an Australian author and songwriter.
Big Sky Buckeye 